HJR 74 -- Emergency Telephone Services

Sponsor:  Bruns

Upon voter approval, this proposed constitutional amendment
imposes a 75-cent monthly fee on every wireless telephone number
from any wireless device capable of accessing the 911 system for
calendar years 2009 and 2010 and a 50-cent monthly fee for
calendar year 2011 and thereafter.  The fees will be deposited
into the newly created Wireless Service Provider Enhanced 911
Service Fund to be distributed by the Department of Public Safety
for 911 equipment, personnel, training, and related services.

An oversight committee is established to advise the department on
the distribution of the moneys collected.  The membership
includes one member of the House of Representatives from the
majority party and one member from the minority party, appointed
by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; one member of the
Senate from the majority party and one member from the minority
party, appointed by the President Pro Tem of the Senate; the
Director of the Department of Public Safety; two members
representing the wireless service provider industry, appointed by
the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate; and two
members representing emergency medical services or other public
safety entities, appointed by the Governor with the advice and
consent of the Senate.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:12 pm